Repair your bike at the Bike Kitchen
The Bike Kitchen is a do-it-yourself bicycle workshop, where you learn under supervision how to repair your bicycle yourself. In a professionally equipped room with the necessary tools, the Bike Kitchen is a place where you can improve your own repair skills and knowledge!
Do it yourself
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can learn how to repair and maintain your bike so it stays in good shape. The Bike Kitchen is a fully equipped bicycle workshop where you can use high-quality tools and materials under supervision. There's always someone present to answer questions you may have.
Reserve a time slot
To use the space you must reserve a time slot in advance. You pay €5 per 30-minute time block and €8 if it lasts longer than 30 minutes. Please note that the duration of the self-repair session depends on the type of repair. Reserve a time slot (in Dutch).
Location
The underground bicycle garage at Roeterseiland Campus (REC-A), on the left at the bottom of the ramp (Roetersstraat entrance/exit).
Opening hours
- Monday: 14:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 16:00 – 20:00
Monthly bicycle repair workshops
In addition to our regular opening hours, we offer monthly workshops. Based on a specific theme or bicycle part, you'll gain knowledge and skills to repair your own bicycle. Send us an email or visit the Bike Kitchen for more information.
Become a community member
If you'd like to do bike DIY frequently or get more involved with the Bike Kitchen, you can join the Bike Kitchen community for €4 per month (minimum 3 months). As a community member, you can use the Bike Kitchen facilities, participate in interesting workshops and ride-outs, and attend fun get-togethers with other cycling enthusiasts.
We'll also ask you to share ideas about the Bike Kitchen and help as a volunteer. Let us know why you'd like to be involved wit the Bike Kitchen and how we can contact you.
Contact us
Visit our Instagram page Bike Kitchen UvA or send us an email at bikekitchenuva@gmail.com.